On Episode 337 of CrossFit Radio, host Justin Judkins interviewed Pete Rasmusen of CrossFit Carbon and three-time CrossFit Games qualifier Kenneth Leverich. This episode was webcast on July 2, 2014.

1:51 Pete Rasmusen owns CrossFit Carbon in Vernon Hills, Illinois. He spoke about the different programs he offers and the culture he has fostered at his affiliate. He said his skills class has helped many of his members, and he explained how his Next Level Training program is designed for high-school athletes.

15:12 A veteran Games athlete and winner of the SoCal Regional, Kenneth Leverich also owns Orange Coast CrossFit. He explained how he manages to find enough time to prepare for the CrossFit Games, and he talked about feeling healthy and confident after recovering from a serious hamstring injury that’s been bothering him since 2012. The 26-year-old said he trains several times throughout the day for a total of five to seven hours. Leverich also talked about his regional win and reflected on his past two Games performances.

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